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Account of the culture and politics of Russian football, which nearly collapsed in 1991 following the end of the USSR but is now experiencing unprecedented success.
Synopsis
From Andrei Arshavin and the national team's adventures at Euro 2008 to the symbolism of a club from war-torn Chechnya lifting the Russian FA Cup, this book uncovers revelations about corruption, hooliganism and racism, and also the true beauty of the game and the country.